Best SUVs Under $30,000
Offering space, safety, comfort and tech for families, these SUVs are also more affordable. You might also be interested in Best Cars Under $30,000 or Luxury Cars Under $30,000.
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$14,950
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.2
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
All-new last year, the 2016 Chevy Suburban has awesome capabilities, loads of power, a marvelous interior and a style that owns the road.
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$15,250
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
3.9
Consumer
19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Some SUVs tout supreme luxury, others their off-road prowess. In the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, you get the best of both.
SUV
$15,800
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.3
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA SUV isn’t your typical off-road roughhouser, favoring instead racy good looks and a sporty ride.
SUV
$24,200
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.5
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
As the athletic counterpart of the Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV, the GLE Coupe trades practicality for unique design and dynamic performance.
SUV
$29,900
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.5
Consumer
15 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
As the athletic counterpart of the Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV, the GLE Coupe trades practicality for unique design and dynamic performance.
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SUV
$8,700
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.2
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The all-new 2016 Kia Sorento adds size, technology, luxury, and a new turbocharged engine to one of Kia’s best-selling vehicles.
SUV
$9,675
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.1
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2016 Nissan Rogue is the nimble compact SUV with stylish good looks, a technology-rich interior and an available 3rd-row seat.
SUV
$10,050
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.4
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Though showing its age, the 2016 Buick Enclave 3-row premium SUV still offers a lot of room and features at a price that undercuts rivals.
SUV
$11,300
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.0
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Infiniti QX60, a 7-passenger, 3-row luxury crossover SUV, stands out for its comfort, value and safety — and is sportier for 2016.
SUV
$16,750
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.7
Consumer
19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Porsche’s Macan may look like a hunkered-down sport-utility vehicle, but from behind the wheel it feels more 911 than Cayenne.
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$8,275
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.2
Consumer
30 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
From its zippy manners to its polarizing looks, the Nissan Juke crossover SUV zigs where others zag. At around $21,000, it packs value, too.
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$10,150
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.5
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Lincoln MKC is the compact-luxury SUV with big American styling and European-inspired moves.
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$10,300
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.4
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2016 Volvo XC60 SUV travels along virtually unchanged, offering family-oriented safety features, with Volvo’s characteristic style.
SUV
$10,450
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
3.8
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2016 Jeep Renegade may be the smallest vehicle to wear the iconic Jeep name, but it’s big on personality, value and capability.
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$10,650
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.5
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
All-new for 2016, the Mazda CX-9 3-row SUV remains an athlete while gaining premium appeal to take on best-sellers like the Honda Pilot.
SUV
$11,700
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.6
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Nissan’s 2016 Murano is the stylish SUV for fashion-conscious adults: outside, an art-center exterior; inside, a sleek private lounge.
SUV
$9,475
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.3
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2016 Kia Sportage is the stylish compact-crossover SUV that mixes athleticism with economy and affordability.
SUV
$10,050
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.0
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2016 Buick Encore adds an upscale edge to a compact SUV big on style, substance and value.
SUV
$10,550
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.2
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Hyundai’s 2016 Santa Fe is a stylish crossover SUV with impressive options, a powerful V6 engine and a price that worries the competition.
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$15,050
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.9
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Revamped last year, the BMW X6 gets a few new features as it zooms its luxury-coupe-SUV sporty self into the 2016 model year.
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$25,800
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.9
Consumer
16 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Revamped last year, the BMW X6 gets a few new features as it zooms its luxury-coupe-SUV sporty self into the 2016 model year.
SUV
$10,050
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.5
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport compact crossover SUV combines upscale amenities and sleek looks in a functional and feature-rich package.
SUV
$11,000
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.6
Consumer
17 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Ford Expedition seats up to eight and can tow heavy loads. But this boxy SUV can be cumbersome to drive and gets pricey with options.
SUV
$11,600
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.6
Consumer
16 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Ford Expedition seats up to eight and can tow heavy loads. But this boxy SUV can be cumbersome to drive and gets pricey with options.
SUV
$12,800
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.7
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2016 Infiniti QX70 delivers sophisticated good looks in a package that is both sporty and luxurious.
SUV
$13,150
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.6
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The revamped 2016 Infiniti QX50 small-luxury SUV now has a roomier cabin but retains its sporty handling and alluring price.
SUV
$17,150
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
3.7
Consumer
17 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2016 Cadillac Escalade takes all that’s good about GM’s full-size SUV platform and then loads it with power, luxury and attitude.
SUV
$19,300
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
3.7
Consumer
17 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2016 Cadillac Escalade takes all that’s good about GM’s full-size SUV platform and then loads it with power, luxury and attitude.
SUV
$22,000
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.7
Consumer
14 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Families that need big space and big power look to the 2016 Toyota Sequoia for its strength, safety and stellar reputation.
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$13,300
Starting Price
4.9
Expert
4.1
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Among compact sport utility vehicles, the new 2015 Honda CR-V ranks tops in looks, fuel economy, safety, features, and value for the money.
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$11,600
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.6
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2015 Mazda CX-5 is a fun-to-drive alternative to established compact SUVs like the Honda CR-V and Ford Escape.
SUV
$14,950
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
3.8
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The all-new 2015 version of the segment-dominating Chevrolet Tahoe SUV is even better than it needs to be.
SUV
$11,100
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.2
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Subaru Forester boasts efficiency, laudable safety features and one thing none of its compact SUV rivals have: standard all-wheel drive.
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$14,000
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.4
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2015 Toyota RAV4 carries on virtually unchanged from last year as a sporty, fun to drive, practical and affordable small SUV.
SUV
$15,900
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.4
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2015 Toyota Highlander serves up room, features, 8-passenger seating, a hybrid model, and a strong resale value to fans new and old.